Valleywise Health Medical Center has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a recognition of Valleywise Health’s dedication to delivering high quality, safe patient care.
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“This is the first time Valleywise Health has received an “A” grade in the Leapfrog rankings, and I am extremely proud of every member of our care team for this achievement,” said Steve Purves, President and CEO. “It’s extremely gratifying to see their hard work and laser focus on quality and safety recognized with an “A” rating by Leapfrog.”
Leapfrog, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“Achieving this top recognition of high-quality, safe patient care is a true testament to the skill, dedication and commitment of our healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Michael White, Chief Clinical Officer. “Our teams are working tirelessly to care for a high burden of patient needs and we are so proud and appreciative of their efforts.”
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Valleywise Health,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Valleywise Health, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To explore Valleywise Health’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
